This header is a pastel painting I did in 2009 is of a place in the Netherlands, my country of origin, after a photo shot by Dick Witte.

Some of the painters who have influenced me:Mondriaan, HopperO"Keefe, WeyethSinger Sargentvan Gogh, RembrandtPicasso, Escher

Since this is my second blog page, it generally takes me longer (sometimes very long) to reply to your comments, but I do read and love them!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

THE PAINTING THAT STARTED IT ALL

Genesis 24 x 30, Oil, St Germain

My first abstract paintingactually was meant to be a backgroundfor a collage of leaves,but everyone told me,"It's not a background, it's a painting!"Even my dear hubby, who does not comprehend abstract, saw all kinds of things in it!So, I called it Genesis, for this one proved to bethe beginning of a whole new way for meof working in oil.

very nice- sometime when I do art it turns out very different than I first intended and I end up liking it better- a little bit of serendipity- this may be a great start for you like you said a genesis to new art- I likeJohnina :^A

Nice blog and wonderful paintings, I found you through "This is my blog - fishing guy." I especially love the paining you used for your header, and I think "the one that started it all" is mesmerizing to look at. By all mean keep painting!

I painted as a teen but stopped once I had a family. Now I substitute with writing and photography. We need our outlets and forms of expression. It is great that you have encouragement. Your work is good. Keep it up.

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